Here at last are the Horse and Stag masks in their complete state. These piles of cardboard and glue have been assembled to provide optimum stability during the dance sequence and reflect the sinew and bone structure of both animals. Starting with this idea, and then executing the design with plain box cardboard reflects the raw, rough, textured, whiz-bang fast apporach to the rest of the production. From the performer consultation session on Monday 20th September, I was able to see that more elastic was required to give more comfort to the actors, but the shape and fit of the actual masks was pleasing to see.
The original scale for the Antlers of the deer were quite outlandishly proportioned to the human head as it was at that time concieved for the character of Lord Capulet. Since now the stag mask has been delegated to a different role, I decided to diminute the size of the antlers , which also makes the mask now more practical for the dance sequence.
I decided after concerted efforts to manufacture an un-centurion-like mane for the horse, that it would be more effective to use the actor's own long, dark curly locks, thereby making the mask more of an extention of her 'natural' character.
It was very pleasing to see the masks start to communicate with each other. They do give another dimension to this mod dance sequence, and as one of the very few imbelishments of the show, will offer that extra layer of substance.
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